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Indian Air Force News: The Indian Air Force has grounded the crashed MiG-21 aircraft. The entire fleet of MiG-21 aircraft has been shown the way out of the army by the Air Force. A few weeks ago, a MiG-21 aircraft crashed in Rajasthan, killing three soldiers. Several such accidents were reported earlier too in which the pilot lost his life. In view of these accidents, the Air Force has temporarily banned these planes.
The investigation is ongoing
MiG 21 in Rajasthan Plane crash The investigation is still ongoing, but after 2 weeks the flights have suddenly stopped. Notably, the MIG 21 was inducted into the Indian Army in 1963. Currently the Indian Army is being updated, modernization of current weapons is a very important issue in the global scenario. The Tejas was recently inducted into the Indian Army, with Hindustan Aeronautics for Rs. 48,000 crore deal was done. Discussions are being heard that 83 Tejas aircraft will be part of the army in this deal.
So far 400 aircraft have crashed
Talking about MiG 21 accidents which became part of the army in the 1960s, so far 400 aircraft have been victims of accidents. According to media reports, the MiG-21 aircraft will be phased out of the army by 2025. The Air Force has previously said it is facing a shortage of aircraft. This is why he wants to add 42 squadrons to his army, but currently the Indian Army has only 32 squadrons.
The Air Force has 50 MiG-21 aircraft.
According to media reports, the army currently has only 50 MiG-21 aircraft. All squadrons will be retired in next 3 years. The Indian Air Force is preparing to buy 114 multi-role fighter jets. It is said that it will be used in the future.